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Cricket Carts reserves the express right to make design adjustments, improvements, or changes without obligation to make these changes on units previously sold, and the information contained in this publication is subject to change without notice. Cricket Carts is not responsible for inadvertent errors in this publication, or/or incidental and consequential damages that result from the...
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• Take special notice of all warning and caution notices herein. • Operate your CRICKET vehicle only after proper training or instruction. • No one under 16 years of age should ever operate a CRICKET electric sport vehicle. NOTE: Whenever there is any doubt whatsoever about anything involved...
Table of Contents CRICKET RX5 Product Specifications General Information CRICKET Installation and Setup Instructions CRICKET RX5 Control Functions CRICKET Operational Instructions, Maintenance, and Adjustments Warranty Information...
Overall Height: 28" (with seat back removed, steering wheel folded down, and rear passenger safety bar removed) • Load Capacity: 600 Ibs. • Vehicle Curb Weight: 313 Ibs. NOTICE: CRICKET RX5 specifications, safety, and performance features are subject to change as we continue to improve the vehicle.
General Information This guide is provided to assist the owner or operator of this CRICKET RX5 in the safe operation and maintenance of the vehicle. Safety General Safety Information This guide provided to assist owner or operator of this Cricket Carts...
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Keep this manual as part of the permanent service record in case the vehicle should be resold. Your CRICKET vehicle is intended for off-road use only. The owner should check local and other applicable laws and regulations before operating.
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• Never operate a CRICKET in fast-flowing water or excessively deep waters. Contact with water may affect the batteries and may reduce stopping ability. Test your stopping ability after leaving water by removing pressure from accelerator pedal rapidly several times in a row.
Once you have safely and completely removed your vehicle from its shipping crate, you are ready to perform the basic installation and set-up procedures prior to the initial operation of your new CRICKET RX5. *You may dispose of the protective barrier.
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3.4. Slide the floorboard extension into position by angling it in toward the front of the CRICKET. Check that the Key is in the “OFF” position and you may need to depress the throttle pedal slightly to get the...
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Once both knobs are installed tighten them down to secure the floorboard in place. Figure 3.5.1 RX5 Floorboard Installation 4. Install Front Seat Back Rest 4.1. Gently guide both seat back support arms into the metal slots located behind the front seat.
Entering the Vehicle RX5 Freewheel Electronic Switch passengers (including driver) must always be seated while the CRICKET vehicle is in use. Turning the Vehicle On Switch the key switch to the “On” Position and select the desired direction (Forward or Reverse).
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Riding the Vehicle Get Training Are Inexperienced. Ride with Care and Good Judgment. If YOU This CRICKET vehicle should only be used experienced operators. This vehicle requires special skills obtained through practice. Take your time to fully learn techniques before attempting more difficult maneuvers.
Adjusting the Free-Wheel Lever RX5 Battery Charger 1. The free-wheel lever is conveniently located just underneath the left rear of your RX5. 2. Pull the free-wheel lever toward rear of vehicle "out-of- gear" condition for free-wheeling operation; when you hear the "click", you've engaged the freewheeling...
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RX5 Rear Cargo Carrier Adjusting Chassis Rigidity for Heavy Loads or Rough Terrain Your fully assembled RX5 is delivered with the chassis secured in a safe, yet somewhat flexible chassis configuration--basically perfect for normal, everyday operating conditions. If you should need to haul a heavier payload (up to 600 pounds maximum) or drive your SW3 over moderately rough terrain, you may elect to tighten the two under-chassis frame bolts (shown here, to your right) to provide a more rigid, firmer ride.
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NOTE: Whenever there is any doubt whatsoever about anything involved with the operation, maintenance, and safe operation of your CRICKET RX5, always call FREE TECHNICAL SUPPORT at 321-752-4041, or e-mail us at...
Warranty Information Limited Warranty Cricket Carts hereby warrants that new CRICKET vehicles purchased from an authorized CRICKET dealer, or direct from Cricket Carts, continental United States will be free from defects in material and workmanship for period of time stated...
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If you use your Cricket daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. We recommend that you charge the batteries for at least 8 to 14 hours after daily use.
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CRICKET WARRANTY Registration Form You can fill out your warranty registration online at www.cricketcarts.com/warranty-registration or you can fill out this form completely (please print legibly or type) and mail it to: CRICKET CARTS 748 N. Harbor City Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32935...
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